Best Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad Recipes
SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY STRAWBERRY DRESSING
This is a Recipezaar contest creation designed to be a kid-pleasing salad. It makes a salad large enough for a crowd, so it's great for picnics, potlucks and summertime parties. And it is packed with lots of fresh kid-pleasing ingredients including a fun seashell-shaped pasta with shrimp and crab flakes dressed lightly in a sweet, creamy strawberry dressing. Take advantage of the summer fruit offerings by garnishing the top of this salad with fresh, sweet strawberry halves, which is sure to appeal to all the kids in your household. The gouda cheese offers a nice smoky element against the zesty onion bits, and the walnuts provide a bit of texture.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 18 (1 cup ) servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook seashell pasta according to package directions and let stand in sink to cool and allow excess water to drain. Place cooled, drained pasta in a large salad bowl.
- Add the shrimp, crab, onion, celery, cheese, walnuts, tarragon and salt and pepper to the pasta. With a large spoon, gently mix the salad ingredients until well blended.
- With a potato masher. mash about 8 medium-size strawberries until you have 2/3 cup of mashed strawberries. (You can also puree them in a food processor if you want a thinner dressing.) Add yogurt and mix well. Then add 1-2 teaspoons or more (if desired) of sugar to reach desired sweetness. Stir well.
- Add the creamy strawberry dressing to the salad mixture, and blend thoroughly with a large spoon. Chill until ready to serve.
- For added color, garnish the top of the salad with any remaining strawberry halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 227.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 12.9
CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD
"Salad Envy": That's what they'll have when you show up at the next potluck with this creamy, colourful and delicious offering. You can tell them it's low in calories too, but they probably won't believe you. :wink: Substitute the shrimp with salmon, tuna or lobster for a different taste experience. Note: After several hours of chilling, the pasta will absorb some of the dressing. To return it to a creamier consistency, simply add one or two tablespoons of salad dressing. Cooking time does not include time for refrigeration. Created for the Craze-E Salad Contest.
Provided by Diana 2
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta until al-dente. Drain then rinse in cold water. Allow to drain.
- Rinse frozen shrimp under cold running water. Drain, wrap in paper towels and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine salad dressing, tabasco sauce, chives, salt, pepper, lemon juice and zest.
- In a large bowl, mix together pasta, frozen peas, zucchini, radishes, onions and dressing mixture.
- Gently toss in the shrimp. Refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours.
- To serve, line a serving bowl or platter with lettuce leaves. Top with the salad mixture. Garnish, if desired, with rows of radish slices, chopped chives and/or shrimp.
THE ULTIMATE CREAMY CHILLED SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD
Especially well suited for summertime entertaining-- I like to prepare this creamy chilled seafood pasta salad in the morning, refrigerate, and serve to guests in the evening outside on the patio accompanied with a crusty baguette, butter, and a good bottle of white wine! Be sure to serve this salad well-chilled.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Brunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix ingredients in order given; season to taste with salt & pepper.
- Garnish with chopped chives and lemon wedges. Cover and keep refrigerated until serving time.
- Best chilled for 6 to 8 hours to allow flavors to marry.
- Serve well chilled, atop a bed of crisp salad greens.
- A lovely light summertime main-dish, or starter. Serve this salad well-chilled with a crusty baguette, butter, and a good bottle of white wine (such as Chablis).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 1274.2, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.9
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